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Weather in Yellowknife for May 2026

Your guide to Yellowknife weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Yellowknife usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Yellowknife snow forecast for May 2026, 3 snowy days are expected at the beginning of May. The first snowfall for May is expected in Friday, 1 May.

    • Temperatures

  • Expect cooler weather in first days of May 2026 in Yellowknife with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 5.2 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Yellowknife at the beginning of May is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Yellowknife during May is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
28
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
58 %
Avg humidity

Yellowknife Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
3°
2
Sunny
5°
3
Patchy rain possible
4°
4
Mist
7°
5
Sunny
5°
6
Patchy moderate snow
5°
7
Patchy rain possible
5°
8
Cloudy
5°
9
Sunny
8°
10
Overcast
8°
11
Patchy rain possible
5°
12
Overcast
6°
13
Light rain
11°
14
Light drizzle
6°
15
Cloudy
7°
16
Patchy rain possible
9°
17
Partly cloudy
13°
18
Overcast
12°
19
Overcast
15°
20
Overcast
14°
21
Overcast
15°
22
Sunny
14°
23
Sunny
16°
24
Patchy rain possible
16°
25
Sunny
16°
26
Patchy rain possible
20°
27
Patchy rain possible
19°
28
Overcast
18°
29
Partly cloudy
21°
30
Overcast
16°
31
Patchy rain possible
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Yellowknife

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May weather in Yellowknife day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
4 May Mist
Mist
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 5° /-4° 0.9 mm 0.6 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 1.1 mm 0.6 cm
8 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /3° 0.3 mm 0 cm
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Light rain
Light rain
 11° /1° 1.9 mm 0 cm
14 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 6° /0° 0.7 mm 0 cm
15 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 15° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 14° /6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /8° 0.7 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 0.3 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /9° 1.7 mm 0 cm
29 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /9° 0.5 mm 0 cm
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /8° 2.2 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Yellowknife in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Yellowknife forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Yellowknife in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Yellowknife during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 14° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Yellowknife during May?

In May, Yellowknife can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 39.9 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Yellowknife in May 2026?

Yellowknife experiences an average snowfall of 0.3 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Yellowknife during May?

The average wind speed in Yellowknife during May is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Yellowknife snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Yellowknife’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Yellowknife sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.3 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Yellowknife

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Yellowknifes May weather 💧
Typically, Yellowknife has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 39.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Yellowknife during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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